Extron Electronics Projection Shoot-Out User Manual
User Guide
Projection Shoot-Out® Software
Volume 2.0
Note: A unique copy of this software is required for each computer to be used and/or networked
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Volume 2.0 of the famous InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out® software. We thank you for
your interest and support of this vital tool for the A/V industry. You now possess the industry’s best software product
available for video and graphic display demonstration and evaluation.
InfoComm International® and Extron® continue their partnership in the production of the InfoComm Projection ShootOut® Software traditionally available for sale annually at InfoComm and sold throughout the year by Extron® Electronics
(www.extron.com). Volume 2.0 continues a tradition of excellence in the fulllment of the industry’s need for high performance royalty-free imagery software so vital in supporting sales of video displays and providing A/V dealers and consultants the tools necessary to carry on their own display evaluations. Use this software to stage your own “shoot-out”
using the included, customizable high resolution computer graphics slideshows, the HD video, or the NTSC and PAL
video versions. Refer to licensing details on both the Quick Start User Guide and at the end of this detailed User Guide.
Volume 2.0 introduces high denition (HD) video material for the rst time, as well as NTSC and PAL standard denition
formats. This software package includes three DVDs:
• Disc One: GREATESCAPES™ high denition video material in the HD-DVD format;
• Disc Two: GREATESCAPES™ high denition video material in the Windows® Media Video HD format
encoded for use with the Windows Media Player commonly available on personal computers
utilizing the Windows® operating system;
• Disc Three: A dual-sided disc containing the GREATESCAPES™ video material reformatted and encoded for
NTSC (side A) and PAL (side B). In addition, the NTSC/PAL disc contains the world-famous
InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out® computer image show in the following ten screen resolutions:
• 800 x 600 (4:3) • 1024 x 758 (4:3)
• 1280 x 720 (16:9) • 1280 x 1024 (5:4)
• 1366 x 768 (16:9) • 1400 x 1050 (4:3)
• 1600 x 1200 (4:3) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
• 1920 x 1200 (16:10) • 2048 x 1080 (1.89:1)
The image list for the computer-based slide show contains 100 images including eleven special test patterns designed
for use on today’s projection and at screen technologies. The image group is divided among high quality photographs,
business applications, computer graphics, and test patterns. Within the computer-based image show, the user will nd
tutorials in Adobe Acrobat® format that may be read on-screen and/or printed for permanent reference.
You may print this User Guide at your convenience for future reference. You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your
computer. A folder containing Acrobat will be found at the root directory of the NTSC/PAL disc in the same location
where this User Guide was found.
Note: A unique copy of this software is required for each computer to be used and/or networked
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................1
ABOUT GREATESCAPES .....................................................................4
SOFTWARE FEATURES ........................................................................6
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................8
INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER-BASED
SLIDE SHOW .............................................................................................8
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OPERATION OF COMPUTER-BASED
SLIDE SHOW .............................................................................................9
OPERATION OF THE HD and SD VIDEO MATERIAL ............13
SETUP TEST PATTERNS ....................................................................13
VIDEO MATERIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .............................15
AUDIO TRACK INFORMATION ........................................................18
COMPUTER-BASED SOFTWARE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................19
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Welcome to GREATESCAPES
Volume 2.0 of the Famous InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out Software combines for the rst time royalty-free1 HD video, SD
video, and computer graphics image shows into a three DVD ROM disc set providing unparalleled display system demonstration and evaluation support.
This royalty-free1 video content is arranged into eight separate chapters, or “ESCAPES”. Each chapter focuses on a particular type of content intended to facilitate display system demonstration and/or evaluation. Their immersive nature may
be considered a momentary “escape” into another sensory experience. You may play the chapters singularly or in a group.
In addition, there is a looping mode that plays the selected chapters (on the HD format discs only) continuously until the
player routine is interrupted. On the NTSC/PAL disc, all chapters may be looped continuously as a group.
EARTHSCAPE (Running time: 6:23)
From a few miles up in space, the Earth reveals the living artistic tapestry of color and texture upon which we live. This
beautiful and inspiring video material recorded by space shuttle and space station astronauts presents our incredible home
planet from an artistic perspective. The mechanical attributes of space travel augment this chapter by providing glimpses
of the hardware and the technical talent that experienced and captured this natural beauty that we call home. Our thanks
go to all the brave NASA astronauts.
LANDSCAPE (Running time: 5:39)
Coming down to Earth is a pleasant experience as the viewer is led through some of the most beautiful and enjoyable
places in some of our U.S. National Parks. Elegant, relaxing, and easy going describes this exploration of beauty and form.
Rampant detail abounds in nature, so this chapter is destined to separate the high resolution and low resolution performers.
Subtle movement, falling snow, and owing water can be testy. Bring along a magnifying glass.
CITYSCAPE (Running time: 2:03)
The geometry of city skylines are unquestionably challenging with their variety of details that often push the quality envelope
of displays and video processors. Rotating orthogonal lines, boxes, and moving vanishing points representing architectural
features like windows, outlines, and trim detail choreograph their own challenges as the viewer ies over and around several
familiar city landscapes. Don’t forget to buckle your seat belt.
TIMESCAPE (Running time: 3:15)
Time really ies in this chapter. A variety of landscape and cityscape locations are seen in a different dimension through
time lapse videography. Time speeds up as the music builds, thereby escalating into very interesting movement and pace.
Get comfortable, nd a reference point, and check your watch as this chapter always ends too soon. The pace is slow to
lively. We’re not responsible for motion sickness or display processor performance failures.
HUMANSCAPE (Running time: 4:24)
The perceived appearance of people on displays is an important aspect of display performance both in detail and colorimetric
reproduction. Although esh tones vary and do not provide a standard frame of reference for display evaluation, everyone
has a sense of what appears correct or acceptable. This chapter provides the opportunity to evaluate side-by-side differences in display colorimetric performance through close-up images of individuals in everyday situations.
GRAPHICSCAPE (Running time: 3:41)
Computer graphics are everywhere today. This chapter is a real treat since it is here in the InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out®
Software, for the rst time, our pleasure to introduce a high denition version of the famous “Pipe Dream” musical animation
by Animusic (www.animusic.com). This is not a typical video animation. Get ready to enjoy one of the most impressive 3D
computer graphic and music animation productions ever created. When you have a few minutes, visit the Animusic.com
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web site to learn the details about their technological innovation that automatically animates their unusual musical instruments via the music score and their proprietary software. Once you understand their methods, Pipe Dream will take on a
whole new meaning in 3D animation. Oh, and don’t forget to demonstrate your display system too.
ANIMESCAPE (Running time: 4:53)
There are times when a person just wants to listen and look at something really “cool”. This is one of those times. If you’re
looking for something that will incite some display issues or you’re just looking for a hook to pull some attendees into your
booth from the show oor, this is what you need. It’s an outrageous kaleidoscope of computer graphics, sound effects, and
pumped-up head-banging music moving at warp speed. It’s also just the thing for those solitary moments when you want
to close the door, turn up the volume, and groove on something that takes you away into another world; but, be careful
not to bang YOUR head.
DREAMSCAPE (Running time: 11:08)
Dreams sometimes seem real; and, sometimes really elusive. Mostly dreams are surreal and this chapter is no exception.
Dreamscape is the full released version in high denition and stereo sound of Ton Roosendaal’s production called Elephant’s
Dream. The computer graphics are elegant, yet testy. There is both slight action and extreme action. This production is the
incredible dream of Ton and his talented group of directors and artists brought to reality. We sincerely hope you enjoy it. If
you gure out its meaning, please contact us. (www.elephantsdream.org)
Standard Definition DVD Note
Each of the three discs contains all eight of the GREATESCAPES video chapters. Keep in mind that the NTSC and PAL
disc version will appear differently on your display depending on the setup of your DVD player.
Standard screen: If the sub-menu setting of your DVD player has the standard 4:3 television screen selected as the display
format, the output of either side of this disc will appear letter-boxed (top and bottom black bars) so that the full width of
the original widescreen image is visible.
Widescreen: If the sub-menu setting of your DVD player has the 16:9 widescreen television selected as the display format,
the output of these discs will appear normally in widescreen format on a widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio display. If this menu
setting is selected in the DVD player, but the display is actually a standard 4:3 television screen, the image will appear
squeezed horizontal to ll the entire screen. This situation is referred to as an anamorphic image.
High Definition DVD Note
The recent release of software in the HD-DVD format almost ensures that video material will play on an HD-DVD dedicated
player or on a computer equipped with an HD-DVD ROM drive. However, while the format is new, some hardware congurations may react differently due to variation in how manufacturers interpret and implement the features of this new
distribution format. The HD-DVD disc is mastered on state-of-the-art equipment by one of the foremost disc production
facilities in the United States. Should you experience problems with playback of the HD-DVD disc, attempt to check the
disc on another player of a different make and/or model.
The Windows Media Video HD disc is designed to play on a computer system. However, computer system congurations
vary widely. Should your system not be capable of playing the 1080i format, attempt to play it at 720p. Our experience is
that computer systems operating at less than 3 GHz with a minimum of 1 GB of installed RAM coupled and a graphics card
of less than 128 MB onboard memory will likely not be capable of playing the 1080 material smoothly. Should you experience difculty playing back the 1080i material, try to run the disc on another computer of greater performance capability.
In addition, the bit rate from the disc that the DVD ROM drive must read is approaching the highest bit rate allowable for
the standard DVD format. Many recordings in the WMV-HD format operate at about 8 Mbps. Your DVD ROM drive must be
a relatively late model unit in order to perform under the demands of the video transfer rate.
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SOFTWARE FEATURES
Video Clips
The InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out® high denition material on the two supplied HD discs is playable in most DVD players
of a compatible format. Since there are a very limited number of disc players that directly play the Windows Media Video
HD format, that disc is primarily intended for play on a computer equipped with a high performance DVD ROM or DVD/RW
drive. Their respective menu systems will guide you through their use as you navigate them with the player’s remote control. The third disc contains the same video clips in NTSC format on side A and PAL format on side B. In addition, this disc
contains the image show application described in the next section.
Note that the NTSC and PAL material will be presented in letterbox format on a standard 4:3 screen display when
the internal menu of the DVD player has the 4:3 display output format selected. If your DVD player has the 16:9
output format selected, the NTSC and PAL material will appear full height but squeezed into a narrow image.
This is called anamorphic format and is normal recording format for a DVD intended to play back material in 16:9
widescreen presentation mode. With the 16:9 presentation output mode selected within the DVD player, the video
material will fill the screen on a standard 16:9 widescreen display. Consult your DVD player for correct format
selection prior to playing this material.
The DVDs are Region 0 encoded which means that they will play on DVD players worldwide.
Computer Images Portion
An all new control application manages the computer-based slide show and maintains all features of previous Shoot-Out
Software releases. In fact, this version is backward compatible in that it can run all older versions of the Shoot-Out Software
while maintaining the operating features of the software of that time.
Computer Graphics Slideshow:
The computer graphics image show must be installed on a computer in order to run properly. In most computer systems,
the software will automatically begin the installation routine.
Each image is formatted into ten screen resolution groups: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050,
1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 and 2048x1080. This group of screen resolutions represents the most popular among
professional displays and projection systems today. The software allows you to select the resolution appropriate for your
particular display. Should you select a resolution that does not match the native resolution of the target display, the image
may not ll the screen properly or the display may scale the image to its full screen size. In most cases, scaled images will
produce various screen artifacts not seen when the image resolution matches the display’s native resolution.
Slideshow Features:
Included is a custom, interactive user control system designed to let you stage your own private, personalized high
quality shoot-out. Features include:
• Similar look and feel to the 2001 Projection Shoot-Out Software.
• Compatibility: This computer slideshow engine supports Volume 2.0 and all earlier versions of the Shoot-Out
software.
• You may customize your slide show les by creating a simple graphic list of images in any order. Create the
show le by selecting images from thumbnail representations that may be dragged and dropped into any order.
Name the new slide show and save it for use later.
• A customizable “business card” lets you create an image with your contact information, including the ability to
insert your company logo. Drop your “business card” into your custom slide show any number of times.
• Multi-system operation is supported so that up to three computers running the same or different image
resolutions may be networked via a simple Ethernet LAN to facilitate the automated image control operation
Note: A unique copy of this software is required for each computer to be used and/or networked
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